REALTOR® Parking Permit Quietly Phased Out
The City of Chicago Professional Service Parking Permit was quietly phased out in the Spring of 2018 as a result of dwindling applications and user support. The program was re-launched […]
Tax Reform: What You Need to Know
For more than a century, American tax policy has recognized the value of homeownership to American middle-class wealth creation, strong and stable communities, and as a driver of our nation’s […]
Urgent: Take Action on Tax Reform
NAR just issued a second Call for Action on tax reform as U.S. Senate and House negotiators are working to reconcile differing versions of tax bills which could hurt many Chicago property […]
Take Action Today on Tax Reform
A Call for Action is underway, with critical impact on homeownership in Chicago and across the country. Take one minute today to ask your federal legislators to protect […]
Chicago REALTORS® Discuss Tax Reform with Congressman Brad Schneider
Last week, Chicago REALTORS® met with Congressman Brad Schneider of the 10th District of Illinois, to discuss issues critical to real estate and the economy. Chicago Association of REALTORS® Past President […]
City of Chicago Discontinues Multiple Dwelling Registrations
Effective September 6, 2017 the City Council passed an ordinance that repealed the Multiple Dwelling Registration provisions (Chapter 13-10 of the Municipal Code of Chicago). The Chicago Department of Buildings will […]
FPCs: Your Link to Congress
Did you know that there is a program designed to keep issues important to the real estate industry top of mind for your Congressional legislators? Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) help […]
Legislative Update: Spring 2017
One of the essential parts of your REALTOR® dues is advocacy that works. This government affairs update will help you understand a few of the major legislative matters your REALTOR® […]
Successful Election for REALTOR®-Backed Candidates
It was a big win for Illinois Real Estate on November 8th! The amount of victorious REALTOR®-backed candidates this election numbered over 80 percent. Of the candidates running for the […]
Taxation and Term-ination: A Joint Government Affairs and Property Management Forum
This morning at the Cliff Dwellers Club on Michigan Ave, the Chicago Association of REALTORS®’ Government Affairs invited former Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn, Jr. and Senior Policy Representative from the […]
New education initiative on Chicago property taxes with Real Property Alliance
C.A.R. is partnering with Real Property Alliance, Illinois REALTORS® consumer outreach arm, to help educate property owners in Chicago about why property taxes are increasing and how they can potentially […]
CFPB Announces Proposed Amendments to TRID
Following a letter from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced several proposed changes to the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rules that became effective last […]